Lyrics
London's burning
London is in a state of chaos or crisis.
London's burning
Reiteration of the chaotic situation in London.
All across the town, all across the night
Chaos is widespread, covering the entire town throughout the night.
Everybody's driving with full headlights
People are driving with full headlights, suggesting a sense of urgency or heightened activity.
Black or white, you turn it on, you face the new religion
Regardless of race ("black or white"), people are embracing a new way of life or ideology.
Everybody's sitting 'round watching television
Society is passively consuming media, particularly television.
London's burning with boredom now
Boredom has taken over the city, reflecting a sense of dissatisfaction or disillusionment.
London's burning dial nine-nine-nine-nine-nine
Emergency services (999) are overwhelmed or unresponsive.
London's burning with boredom now
Reiteration of the city's boredom and frustration.
London's burning dial nine-nine-nine-nine-nine
Emergency services remain unreachable or ineffective.
I'm up and down the Westway, in and out the lights
The singer is navigating the Westway, describing the vibrant traffic system.
What a great traffic system, it's so bright
Praising the efficient and bright traffic system.
I can't think of a better way to spend the night
Expressing the excitement of spending the night speeding around the city.
Than speeding around underneath the yellow lights
Enjoying the thrill of driving under the city lights.
London's burning with boredom now
The city is still plagued by boredom despite the vibrant surroundings.
London's burning dial nine-nine-nine-nine-nine
Emergency services remain unresponsive to the city's state.
London's burning with boredom now
Reiteration of the prevailing boredom and frustration.
London's burning dial nine-nine-nine-nine-nine
Emergency services are still unreachable or ineffective.
Now I'm in the subway and I'm looking for the flat
The singer is now in the subway, searching for a place to stay.
This one leads to this block, this one leads to that
Describing the confusing layout of the subway system.
The wind howls through the empty blocks looking for a home
The environment is desolate, and the wind is searching for a place to belong.
I run through the empty stone because I'm all alone
The singer runs through empty streets, feeling a sense of isolation.
London's burning with boredom now
Boredom still prevails in London, indicating a deep societal issue.
London's burning dial nine-nine-nine-nine-nine
Emergency services are unresponsive to the ongoing issues in the city.
London's burning with boredom now
Reiteration of the city's boredom and frustration.
London's burning dial nine-nine-nine-nine-nine
Emergency services remain unreachable or ineffective.
London's burning
London is still in a state of crisis or chaos.
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